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Twelve-year-old Jessica finds a strange kitten named Worm, who she believes is possessed by witches and forcing her to d

This compelling biography chronicles the life of Frederick Douglass, from his escape from slavery to his rise as a leadi

Dime, a foster child in Newark, seeks love and family, finding it in the dangerous world of prostitution. When her pimp

Rick Ward, a high school graduate, joins the army seeking purpose and escape from a troubled home. He soon discovers the

Lulu wants a pet brontosaurus for her birthday, and when her parents say no, she sets off to find her own. But the bront

Phineas L. MacGuire, a science whiz, must learn to cook dinner nightly. He applies chemistry to culinary creations, navi

After an unimaginable trauma during her freshman year of college, Jeannine Atkins returns home to reclaim her life and v

Seventeen-year-old Quinn, tired of cautionary tales about untrustworthy men, discovers her charismatic father has stolen

This book recounts the devastating events of the Wounded Knee Massacre, detailing the historical context, the Ghost Danc

Ruby Lu's life turns upside down when her deaf cousin, Flying Duck, moves from China. Ruby faces new family dynamics, cu

Alice's freshman year brings a big breakup, a secret admirer, and challenges with friends and family. As she juggles sch

Kaline Klattermaster, a boy with ADHD, escapes his chaotic life and a missing dad into an elaborate imaginary tree house

In 2005, four friends in a conservative small town stumble into a bootleg anime DVD business. Their venture, fueled by a

Mari and her family are forced into a relocation center during WWII, prompting Mari to stop talking in protest. Her brot

Young Arun Gandhi struggles with his temper, feeling he can't live up to his famous grandfather's name. Through Grandfat

Eighth-grader Alex's world is turned upside down when a new student spreads disturbing rumors about her favorite teacher

Gitty always sees the bright side, while her feathered friend Kvetch complains constantly. When their perfect plan goes

In ancient China, Xing Xing, dubbed "Lazy One," endures servitude under her stepmother and cares for her foot-bound half

Amelia Louise McBride, a spirited nine-year-old, adjusts to life in a small town after her parents' divorce. With her aw

For the child who feels overlooked or squashed in the middle, this story follows Freddy as he finds his unique voice and

Jeff's mother leaves him at age seven, leading to years of loneliness and a strained relationship with his reserved fath

Iris navigates her mother's abandonment, a distant father, and a troubled brother, finding connection with Trick, a Roma

In 1933 Hamburg, Daniel and Armin swear eternal brotherhood, but their bond is tested when Daniel learns he is half-Jewi

Keir, a popular high school senior, finds his life upended after a night of partying leads to a serious accusation. Told